Episodes

Unlocking Student Engagement: Insights from Discovery Education
Dec. 15, 2025

Unlocking Student Engagement: Insights from Discovery Education

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems shaping the future of education—Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and Educational Technolo...
Transforming Education: Dr. Wendy Amato’s Insights on Warm Demander Pedagogy and Mistake-Friendly Classrooms
Nov. 5, 2025

Transforming Education: Dr. Wendy Amato’s Insights on Warm Demander Pedagogy and Mistake-Friendly Classrooms

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the ...
Harnessing AI in Education: Insights from Chelsea Lopez of The Social Institute
May 19, 2025

Harnessing AI in Education: Insights from Chelsea Lopez of The Social Institute

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Chelsea Lopez, a former special education teacher and current Director of Education Advancement at the Social Institute, discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in ...
Exploring the Impact of the California Wildfires on Education: A Conversation with Dr. Breeda McGrath
May 12, 2025

Exploring the Impact of the California Wildfires on Education: A Conversation with Dr. Breeda McGrath

In this episode, Dr. Breeda McGrath discusses her experiences in education, particularly focusing on the impact of wildfires on the community and education system in Southern California. She emphasizes the importance of techn...
Transforming Reluctant Readers with Bookji: Insights from Will Peters on Engaging Students through Technology
May 5, 2025

Transforming Reluctant Readers with Bookji: Insights from Will Peters on Engaging Students through Technology

In this conversation, Will Peters, the founder of Bookji, discusses his journey in creating a platform aimed at making reading more engaging for students, particularly those who are reluctant readers. He shares insights into ...
Crush It From the Start: Top Tips for Instructional Coaches with Dr. Matt Rhoads
April 27, 2025

Crush It From the Start: Top Tips for Instructional Coaches with Dr. Matt Rhoads

In this episode, Dr. Matt Rhoads discusses his book 'Crush It From the Start: 25 Tips for Instructional Coaches and Leaders' with host Jeffrey Bradbury. They explore the importance of organization, key themes from the book, a...
Building Trust Through Communication: Expert Strategies for Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators
April 21, 2025

Building Trust Through Communication: Expert Strategies for Teachers, Coaches, and Administrators

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury speaks with Erica Bare and Tiffany Burns about their experiences in education, the importance of communication with students, and the launch of their book 'Connecting Through Conversation.' T...
Transforming Education: High-Dosage Tutoring with Cignition and the Ohio Department of Education
April 14, 2025

Transforming Education: High-Dosage Tutoring with Cignition and the Ohio Department of Education

I'm excited to share this episode where I chat with Mike Cohen and Mark Mobley from Cignition about their amazing work in high-dosage tutoring. We dive into how they're making learning more collaborative and engaging through ...
Empowering Educators: Insights from Rob Barnett on the Modern Classrooms Project
April 14, 2025

Empowering Educators: Insights from Rob Barnett on the Modern Classrooms Project

In this episode, Rob Barnett discusses his journey as an educator and the founding of the Modern Classrooms Project, which empowers teachers to create self-paced, mastery-based learning environments. He shares insights on the...
Get students thinking, and asking big questions with TCI Social Studies and Science Curriculum
April 13, 2025

Get students thinking, and asking big questions with TCI Social Studies and Science Curriculum

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury welcomes Brian Thomas and Becca Burnfin to discuss the impact of COVID on educational resources, the importance of high-quality instructional materials, and the role of teacher feedback in cu...
What is Experiential Education? – Featuring Phil Brown from High5Adventure.com
April 6, 2025

What is Experiential Education? – Featuring Phil Brown from High5Adventure.com

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Phil Brown from High 5 Adventure discusses the principles of experiential education, emphasizing the importance of learning through experiences. He explains how adventure education c...
Overcoming Educator Burnout: Key Insights and Strategies with Michelle Dickinson and Heather Hartinger
March 10, 2025

Overcoming Educator Burnout: Key Insights and Strategies with Michelle Dickinson and Heather Hartinger

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today, Jeff welcomes Michelle Dickinson and Heather Hartinger discuss the critical issues of burnout and resilience among educators. They explore the definitions and symptoms of burnout...
Unlocking a Love of Learning with the new Lexile and Quantile Hub from MetaMetrics
March 3, 2025

Unlocking a Love of Learning with the new Lexile and Quantile Hub from MetaMetrics

In this conversation, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Amy Lau, the Director of Learning at MetaMetrics, about the Lexile and Quantile frameworks and the newly launched Lexile Hub. They discuss the importance of accessibility in e...
Innovative Solutions to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Education: Insights from Lisa DeLapo
Feb. 24, 2025

Innovative Solutions to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Education: Insights from Lisa DeLapo

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury discusses chronic absenteeism and innovative teaching strategies with Lisa DeLapo, the Director of Information and Instructional Technology at Union School District in San Jose, California. T...
Unlocking Teaching Success: Strategies from Jonathan Davis and Maureen Connolly on Effective Planning
Feb. 17, 2025

Unlocking Teaching Success: Strategies from Jonathan Davis and Maureen Connolly on Effective Planning

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury speaks with Jonathan Davis and Maureen Connolly, authors of 'Planning for Teaching Success: 30 Practical Strategies for All School Context.' They discuss the importance of effective planning,...
Unlocking the Power of Instructional Coaching: Insights from Aimee Bloom and Laurie Guyon on the ‘ArchiTech’ Approach
Feb. 10, 2025

Unlocking the Power of Instructional Coaching: Insights from Aimee Bloom and Laurie Guyon on the ‘ArchiTech’ Approach

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, hosts Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser engage with authors Laurie Guyon and Aimee Bloom to discuss their new book, ' ArchiTech: Laying the Foundation for Educational Coaching .' The...
Understanding Social and Emotional Learning in Education: Insights from Michelle Gill
Feb. 5, 2025

Understanding Social and Emotional Learning in Education: Insights from Michelle Gill

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeff Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the critical role of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education with guest Michelle Gill. They explore the importance of understanding be...
Exploring Mental Health in Education: Insights from Tracy Clements of GoGuardian Beacon
Jan. 28, 2025

Exploring Mental Health in Education: Insights from Tracy Clements of GoGuardian Beacon

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury speaks with GoGuardian mental health strategist Tracy Clements about the critical intersection of mental health and education. They discuss the importance of recognizing mental health issues ...
Ensuring Online Safety for Students: Key Insights from Yasmin London on Digital Resilience
Jan. 27, 2025

Ensuring Online Safety for Students: Key Insights from Yasmin London on Digital Resilience

In this conversation, Yasmin London discusses the critical importance of online safety for students in the digital age. She emphasizes the need for proactive measures from parents and schools to ensure children's safety while...
Mastering Grade Book Management: How AI Can Transform Your Teaching Strategies
Jan. 22, 2025

Mastering Grade Book Management: How AI Can Transform Your Teaching Strategies

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, hosts Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the challenges and strategies for managing the end of the semester, including organizing grade books and leveraging artificial intelli...
New Year, New Strategies, New You: 3 Ways to Manage Stress for a Balanced Teaching Life in 2025
Jan. 21, 2025

New Year, New Strategies, New You: 3 Ways to Manage Stress for a Balanced Teaching Life in 2025

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, hosts Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Mansour welcome the new year with excitement and discuss various developments in education, including the launch of a new book and the transition to ...
Empowering Educators: Channon Essex on Combating Teacher Burnout and Fostering Student Relationships
Jan. 21, 2025

Empowering Educators: Channon Essex on Combating Teacher Burnout and Fostering Student Relationships

In this conversation, Channon Essex, an educator and author, discusses her journey into education, the challenges of burnout among teachers, and the importance of self-care. She shares her experiences working with students, t...
Empowering Women in Tech: Insights from Sue Harnett on Overcoming Challenges in STEM
Dec. 26, 2024

Empowering Women in Tech: Insights from Sue Harnett on Overcoming Challenges in STEM

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the importance of increasing female representation in the technology sector with Sue Harnett, founder of Rewriting the Code. They explore the challenges women face in...
Empowering Educators: The Importance of Teachers Collecting Their Own Classroom Data
Dec. 26, 2024

Empowering Educators: The Importance of Teachers Collecting Their Own Classroom Data

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the significance of data collection in education. They explore various methods for gathering data, the importance of needs assessments, and ...